Jalon Kilgore

Jalon Kilgore is an American football defensive back for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Jalon Kilgore
South Carolina Gamecocks – No. 24
PositionSafety
ClassSophomore
Personal information
Born: (2005-01-27) January 27, 2005
Eatonton, Georgia, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight211 lb (96 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolPutnam County High School
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-SEC Freshman (2023)

Early life and high school

Kilgore attended high school at Putnam County. Coming out of high school, Kilgore was rated as a three star recruit, the number 44 safety, and the 43rd best prospect in the State of Georgia in the class of 2023.[1] Kilgore also held offers from schools such as Clemson, Oklahoma, Michigan and Tennessee Tech, South Carolina Florida, Florida State, North Carolina, Mississippi, Kentucky, Louisville, Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh and Vanderbilt.[2] Kilgore ultimately decided to commit to play college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks.[3][4]

College career

In Kilgore's first career game in week one of the 2023 season he notched 12 tackles versus North Carolina.[5] Kilgore finished his freshman season in 2023 notching 76 tackles with one and a half for a being for a loss, six pass deflections, an interception, and a forced fumble.[6] For his performance on the season, Kilgore was named a freshman all-American and was named to the SEC all freshman team.[7][8]

Personal life

Kilgore is the younger brother of Gerald Kilgore who is also a defensive back for South Carolina.[9]

References
  1. Olson, Andrew (15 June 2022). "Georgia safety commits to South Carolina over Clemson, others". Saturday Down South. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  2. Boynton, Eric (15 June 2022). "Three-star Georgia safety Jalon Kilgore commits to South Carolina football". Greenville Online. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  3. Crowell, Evan (21 December 2022). "Jalon Kilgore Signs Letter Of Intent". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  4. Crowell, Evan (13 October 2022). "Jalon Kilgore's Athletic Traits Suggest Star Upside". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  5. Taylor, Collyn (7 September 2023). "Jalon Kilgore looked 'right at home' in South Carolina debut". On3.com. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  6. "Jason Kilgore 2023 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  7. Griffin, Joseph (18 December 2023). "Two Gamecock Freshmen Named To All-American Lists". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  8. Bacon, Arvon (8 December 2023). "Jalon Kilgore and Trovon Baugh Named Freshman All-SEC Selections". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  9. Holloway, Jeremiah. "'Clicked instantly': USC's Jalon Kilgore developed football skills alongside his brother". The State. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
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